Store Manager

Animal; Durlston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Bonus

Colleague Discount

Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension

Length of service awards

Job summary

Mountain Warehouse is seeking a Store Manager in Swanage to lead our UK Retail team. You will oversee daily store operations, drive sales, and deliver exceptional customer service while nurturing a motivated team and maintaining high visual standards.

As a passionate retail leader, you will inspire staff, manage budgets, and ensure health and safety compliance, creating a positive store environment and strong community connections.

Responsibilities

• Motivate your team to deliver their best, fostering positivity and excellence.
• Build a strong, collaborative team aligned to shared goals and vision.
• Address employee relations, supporting learning and development.
• Communicate openly to ensure alignment and trust at all levels.
• Provide tools and knowledge to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Oversee daily store operations, ensuring efficiency and policy compliance.
• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and housekeeping.
• Prioritise health, safety and risk assessments to maintain a secure environment.
• Recruit, retain and develop top talent for a high-performing team.
• Implement strategies to meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Embed loss-prevention processes to protect profitability.
• Use commercial insights to manage budgets and drive results.
• Lead by example in delivering outstanding customer service and resolving feedback.
• Represent Mountain Warehouse with enthusiasm and professionalism.

Job description

Store Manager

Department: UK Retail

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Swanage - Management (SWG)

Description

Are you a passionate leader who thrives on empowering teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences? Do you excel in driving sales, fostering collaboration, and ensuring seamless store operations? If so, Mountain Warehouse is looking for you to step into the role of Store Manager!

As the heart of our store, you’ll inspire your team to perform at their best while taking ownership of the store’s overall success. From exceeding sales targets to creating a positive and energising environment, this is your chance to lead with purpose and make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development:

• Motivate your team to deliver their best, fostering a culture of positivity, engagement, and excellence.
• Build a strong and collaborative team, uniting everyone around shared goals and a vision for success.
• Proactively address employee relations, resolving issues while supporting ongoing learning and development.
• Communicate openly and clearly, ensuring alignment and trust across all levels of the team.
• Provide your team with the knowledge and tools needed to deliver exceptional customer service.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee the daily running of the store, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and housekeeping to create an inviting shopping experience.
• Prioritise health, safety, and well-being by conducting regular risk assessments and maintaining a secure environment.
• Recruit, retain, and develop top talent to build a high-performing and motivated team.

Sales & Performance:

• Implement strategies to meet and exceed sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Take a proactive approach to loss prevention, embedding processes that minimise risks and protect profitability.
• Use commercial insights to make informed decisions, manage budgets effectively, and drive consistent results.

Customer Experience:

• Lead by example in delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring every interaction is memorable.
• Address customer feedback thoughtfully and resolve issues to build brand loyalty.
• Represent Mountain Warehouse with enthusiasm and professionalism, ensuring a positive brand image.
• Build meaningful connections with your local community, inspiring loyalty through approachable and engaging initiatives.

We would like to meet someone who is

• Passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences.
• A confident and experienced retail manager who thrives on motivating and empowering teams.
• Skilled in managing diverse personalities with diplomacy and adaptability.
• An excellent communicator, able to convey expectations and feedback clearly at all levels.
• Results-driven, with a sharp focus on achieving sales and performance goals.
• Solutions-focused, addressing challenges proactively while aligning with company policies.
• Approachable, supportive, and trustworthy, building strong relationships with customers and colleagues alike.
• Energetic and determined to tackle tasks with excellence, driving success for the team and business.

What's in it for you

• Monthly Bonus Scheme: A performance-driven bonus structure, offering achievable targets and providing additional rewards on top of your base salary
• 50% Colleague Discount across Mountain Warehouse and Animal, with a twice-yearly uniform allowance
• 1 weekend off per month, with 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, and a Colleague Hardship Scheme
• Generous Colleague Referral Incentive
• Auto-enrolment Pension scheme
• A stable, successful and supported environment
• Length of service awards

You're not just managing a store; you're shaping an experience and creating a legacy. Embrace the adventure, Retail Leader, for you are the driving force of positive change!

INDMP